Violence is one of the global problems of humanity. Both adults and children can become victims of this phenomenon. Violence is expressed in coercive actions directed at a person. One can encounter violence anywhere – on the street, at work, at home.
Violence is one of the global problems of humanity. Both adults and children can become victims of this phenomenon. Violence is expressed in coercive actions directed at a person. One can encounter violence anywhere – on the street, at work, at home.
Domestic violence often affects children and women. The legislation of the Republic of Belarus provides for liability for inflicting beatings, bodily harm, as well as mental suffering and other violent actions against a close person.
Thus, according to Article 10.1 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Belarus, intentional infliction of bodily harm that did not cause short-term health disorder or insignificant permanent disability entails a fine of 10 to 30 basic units or administrative arrest.
Inflicting beatings that did not cause bodily harm, intentional infliction of pain, physical or mental suffering, committed against a close relative or family member, if these actions do not constitute a crime, or violation of a protective order entails a fine of up to 10 basic units or administrative arrest.
According to Article 10.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences, insult, i.e., intentional humiliation of honour and dignity of an individual, expressed in an indecent form, entails a fine of up to 30 basic units.
In cases where violent actions are committed against the victim repeatedly (systematically), or are calculated to cause particularly severe pain, mental and physical suffering, the guilty person will be brought to criminal liability.
Criminal liability for violent crimes in the sphere of family and domestic relations is provided for by Article 154 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus.
Thus, according to this article, intentional infliction of prolonged pain or torment by methods causing special physical and mental suffering to the victim, or systematic infliction of beatings that did not cause consequences provided for by Articles 147 and 149 of the Criminal Code, are punishable by arrest or restriction of liberty for up to 3 years, or imprisonment for the same term.
with or without a fine. In the event that torture is committed against a woman whom the perpetrator knows to be pregnant, or an elderly person, or a minor, or a person in a helpless state or dependent position, or by a person previously convicted of torture, this article of the Criminal Code provides for restriction of liberty for a term of 1 to 3 years with or without a fine, or imprisonment for a term of 1 to 5 years with or without a fine.Remember, in case of violence against you or your loved ones, the danger to life is extremely high. If you encounter this problem, always seek help from law enforcement agencies, as well as social service centres, where you can receive psychological assistance and help to understand the situation.
Assistant Prosecutor of Lepel District
Class 2 Lawyer T.V. Lukutina